5UXWX7C5XBLT***** VIN lookup for 2011 BMW X3 (5UXWX7C5XBLT78333)
5UXWX7C5XBLT78333 VIN is assigned
to 2011 BMW X3 .
It is a MULTIPURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLE (MPV) .
It was manufactured by BMW MANUFACTURER CORPORATION / BMW NORTH AMERICA.
This 2011 X3 is a
Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV).
5UXWX7C5XBLT78302
| Vehicle Descriptor | 5UXWX7C5*BL |
| Make | BMW |
| Manufacturer Name | BMW MANUFACTURER CORPORATION / BMW NORTH AMERICA |
| Model | X3 |
| Model Year | 2011 |
| Plant City | GREER |
| Trim | xDrive35i |
| Vehicle Type | MULTIPURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLE (MPV) |
| Plant Country | UNITED STATES (USA) |
| Plant State | SOUTH CAROLINA |
| Trim2 | SAV |
| body Image Id | 7 |
| Body Class | Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV) |
| Doors | 4 |
| Gross Vehicle Weight Rating From | Class 1D: 5,001 - 6,000 lb (2,268 - 2,722 kg) |
| Trailer Type Connection | Not Applicable |
| Trailer Body Type | Not Applicable |
| Engine Numberof Cylinders | 6 |
| Displacement(CC) | 2979.1682352 |
| Displacement(CI) | 181.8 |
| Displacement(L) | 3.0 |
| Engine Power(k W) | 223.7100 |
| Fuel Type- Primary | Gasoline |
| Engine Brake(hp) From | 300 |
| Pretensioner | Yes |
| Seat Belt Type | Manual |
| Other Restraint System Info | Head Inflatable Restraint for Driver, Front Passenger, Rear Outboard Driver-side and Rear Outboard Passenger-side. Knee Inflatable Restraint for Driver. Pretensioners for Driver and Front Passenger. |
| Front Air Bag Locations | 1st Row (Driver and Passenger) |
| Side Air Bag Locations | 1st Row (Driver and Passenger) |
| NCSA Body Type | Compact Utility (Utility Vehicle Categories "Small" and "Midsize") |
| NCSA Make | BMW |
| NCSA Model | X3 |
| Bus Floor Configuration Type | Not Applicable |
| Bus Type | Not Applicable |
| Custom Motorcycle Type | Not Applicable |
| Motorcycle Suspension Type | Not Applicable |
| Motorcycle Chassis Type | Not Applicable |
Driver Complaints
Recalls
June 29 , 2011 NHTSA Campaign Number: 11V341000
STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER STEERING ASSISTANCE COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Manufacturer: BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC
Components: STEERING
Potential Number of Units Affected: 51
Description:
BMW IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 X3 PASSENGER VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM APRIL 27, 2011, THROUGH JUNE 8, 2011. A CONTROL MODULE IN THE ELECTRIC POWER STEERING (EPS) UNIT MAY MALFUNCTION, RESULTING IN A SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER STEERING ASSISTANCE.
Remedy:
BMW WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE VEHICLES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING AUGUST 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BMW CUSTOMER RELATIONS AND SERVICES AT 1-800-525-7417.
Notes:
OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV .
May 23 , 2016 NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V333000
CHILD SEAT:LATCH STRAP
Damaged lower anchor bars may increase the child's risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Manufacturer: BMW of North America, LLC
Components: CHILD SEAT
Potential Number of Units Affected: 188,668
Description:
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2011-2017, X3 sDrive28i, X3 xDrive28i and X3 xDrive35i, vehicles manufactured July 2, 2010 to April 14, 2016, 2015-2017 X3 xDrive28d vehicles manufactured March 10, 2014 to March 31, 2016, and 2015-2017 x4 xDrive28i, X4 xDrive35i and X4 xDriveM40i vehicles manufactured March3, 2014 to April 15, 2016. The affected vehicles have lower anchor bars for securing child restraint seats that may become damaged when using the European-ISOFIX-type, rigid-style connector, child restraint system.
Remedy:
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will weld a reinforcing bracket to the lower anchor bars and the vehicle body, free of charge. The recall began on July 13, 2016. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Notes:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
October 30 , 2017 NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V683000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CRANKCASE (PCV)
An electrical short can cause the parts within the PCV valve to melt, increasing the risk of a fire, even when the vehicle is not in use.
Manufacturer: BMW of North America, LLC
Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Potential Number of Units Affected: 740,561
Description:
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2008-2011 128i and 2007-2011 328i, 328xi, 328i xDrive, 525i, 525xi, 528i, 528xi, 530i, 530xi, X3 3.0si, X3 xDrive30i, X5 xDrive30i, Z4 3.0i, Z4 3.0si and Z4 sDrive30i vehicles. The heater for the positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) valve may short circuit.
Remedy:
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the PCV valve heater, free of charge. Interim letters were mailed on November 27, 2017. Owners will receive a second notification by the end of October 2018. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Notes:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
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